Colt 607 Carbine - It's back!

Colt 607 Carbine Clone Returns: Historic Vietnam-Era AR-15 Shorty Reviewed with Full Live Fire Demo - Retro SMG Predecessor Shoots Amazingly 2025

Iconic early AR-15 carbine design from the 1960s makes a stunning comeback as H&R (formerly Nodak Spud) at Palmetto State Armory releases an ultra-faithful clone of the legendary Colt 607 – the groundbreaking short-barreled predecessor to the XM177 and modern M4 series, originally handmade in tiny numbers for U.S. Navy SEAL testing in Vietnam.

Expert host Tim from Military Arms Channel dives deep into this rare retro build on a genuine early Colt lower receiver, showcasing authentic details like the Edgewater buffer tube, chrome bolt carrier with no forward assist serrations, shortened pistol grip, triangular handguards, and the revolutionary two-position collapsible vinyl-coated metal stock that shrinks overall length dramatically while maintaining full rifle performance. Watch the unique lever-operated stock extension in action, complete with anti-rotation tube for rock-solid stability, plus the replica moderator (flash hider) and plans for an even more accurate SBR upgrade with 10-inch barrel and proper birdcage.

Historical breakdown covers Colt's experimental innovations that shaped special operations weapons, why the 607 never entered full production despite its lightweight advantages, and comparisons to later aluminum collapsible stocks that became standard. Live range testing puts the clone through its paces with Federal 55-grain .223 ammo on steel silhouettes at 150 yards using Vietnam-era waffle magazines – crisp handling, perfect length of pull, and satisfying impacts prove this heavy-but-balanced retro beast shoots as good as it looks.

Essential viewing for AR-15 collectors, Vietnam War history buffs, retro firearm fans, and tactical enthusiasts obsessed with shootable clones of rare military prototypes bringing forgotten designs back to life.

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